Other regions say they're the authentic Ireland, but Donegal is the real thing.

Other regions say they're the authentic Ireland, but Donegal is the real thing. Traditional culture, language, and music are all very much part of the Donegal region. Donegal's history goes back to Domhnaill, the O'Donnell clan's settlement in what is now Donegal Town. Today, visitors to the region can fish for salmon on Lough Eske, take walks along the lake or over the Bluestack Mountains, or just enjoy the Donegal air.